Suzuki GSX-8R vs Triumph Daytona 660

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Suzuki GSX-8R
Triumph Daytona 660

Suzuki

GSX-8R

From ₹9.89 Lakh

Triumph

Daytona 660

From ₹9.99 Lakh

Suzuki GSX-8RGSX-8R · ₹9.89 Lakh
Triumph Daytona 660Daytona 660 · ₹9.99 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price GSX-8R: ₹9.89 Lakh (ahead) Daytona 660: ₹9.99 Lakh GSX-8R ₹10,449 cheaper
Braking GSX-8R: Dual-channel ABS Daytona 660: Dual-channel ABS
Mileage GSX-8R: 23.8 kmpl Daytona 660: Not published Claimed
Power GSX-8R: 83 PS Daytona 660: 93.87 bhp (ahead) Torque 78 vs 69 Nm
Weight GSX-8R: 205 kg Daytona 660: 201 kg Seat height 810 vs 810 mm

Pick the GSX-8R for the lower price.

Pick the Daytona 660 for more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹9.89 Lakh
₹9.99 Lakh
On-road in
₹10.99 Lakh
₹11.11 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹18,474 a month
₹18,667 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
83 PS
93.87 bhp
Torque
78 Nm
69 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
23.8 kmpl
Not published

Engine & Transmission

Displacement (cc)
776 cc
660 cc
Engine Type
Parallel Twin, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve/cyl, DOHC, Liquid-Cooled, 270° crank with Suzuki Cross Balancer
Liquid-cooled, inline 3-cylinder, DOHC, 12-valve, 240 degree firing order
Bore x Stroke
84.0 mm x 70.0 mm
74.04 mm x 51.1 mm
Compression Ratio
12.8:1
12.05:1
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Gearbox
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
6-speed manual
Clutch
Suzuki Clutch Assist System (SCAS) slipper clutch
Wet, multiplate, slip & assist clutch
Drive Type
Chain Drive (525 O-ring)
Chain drive
Top Speed
Not listed
220 kmph
Emission Standard
Not listed
BS6 Phase 2

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Dual Floating Disc, 310 mm, Nissin radial-mount 4-piston calipers
Disc, 310 mm
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 240 mm, Nissin 1-piston pin-slide caliper
Disc, 220 mm
ABS/CBS Type
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Wheel Type
17-inch Cast Aluminium Alloy Wheels
Alloy, 17-inch front & rear
Front Tyre Size
120/70-ZR17 Tubeless (Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2)
120/70-17
Rear Tyre Size
180/55-ZR17 Tubeless (Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2)
180/55-17
Tyre Type
Not listed
Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
41 mm Showa SFF-BP (Separate Function Fork - Big Piston) Inverted USD Fork (130 mm travel)
Showa 41mm USD SFF-BP forks, 110mm travel
Rear Suspension
Showa Monoshock with progressive linkage (Preload adjustable, 130 mm travel)
Showa monoshock RSU, preload adjustable, 130mm travel
Frame Type
High-rigidity Steel Backbone Frame with aluminium swingarm
Tubular steel perimeter frame
Wheelbase (mm)
1465 mm
1,426 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
145 mm
Not listed

Dimensions

Length (mm)
2115 mm
Not listed
Width (mm)
770 mm
736 mm
Height (mm)
1135 mm
1,145.2 mm
Seat Height (mm)
810 mm
810 mm
Kerb Weight (kg)
205 kg
201 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)
14.0 L (Reserve 2.8 L)
14 litres

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
5.0-inch Full-Colour TFT Display with Day/Night display modes
Fully digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
No (Standalone racing cluster)
Not listed
Navigation
No
Not listed
USB Charging
Yes (USB port available)
Not listed

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
3 Modes via SDMS (Suzuki Drive Mode Selector: Active, Basic, Comfort)
Sport, Road, Rain
Traction Control
Yes (Suzuki Traction Control System STCS with 3 modes + Off)
Yes
Quickshifter
Yes (Bi-directional Quickshifter standard)
No
Cruise Control
No
Not listed
Heated Grip
Not listed
Optional
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Not listed
Optional

Lights

Headlight
Vertically stacked Hexagonal Full LED Projector Headlamps with mono-focus lenses
LED with DRL
Taillight
Full LED Taillamp
LED
Turn Indicators
Full LED
LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Split Stepped Sport Seat with forged aluminium clip-on handlebars
Stepped pillion seat
Under-Seat Storage
Minimal tool kit only
Not listed

Choice

Versions
1 version
1 version
Price range
₹9.89 Lakh
₹9.99 Lakh
Colours
3 colours
3 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

GSX-8R₹9.89 Lakh Daytona 660₹9.99 Lakh Daytona 660 ₹10,449 more

On-road price in six cities

GSX-8R GSX-8R against Daytona 660 Daytona 660

CityGSX-8RDaytona 660Gap
Mumbai₹11.39 Lakh₹11.51 LakhGSX-8R ₹11,881 less
Pune₹11.39 Lakh₹11.51 LakhGSX-8R ₹11,881 less
New Delhi₹10.99 Lakh₹11.11 LakhGSX-8R ₹11,463 less
Bengaluru₹11.98 Lakh₹12.11 LakhGSX-8R ₹12,508 less
Chennai₹11.39 Lakh₹11.51 LakhGSX-8R ₹11,881 less
Hyderabad₹11.98 Lakh₹12.11 LakhGSX-8R ₹12,508 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the GSX-8R or the Daytona 660?

The GSX-8R, by ₹10,449 on the versions compared here: GSX-8R GSX-8R at ₹9.89 Lakh against Daytona 660 Daytona 660 at ₹9.99 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹10.99 Lakh against ₹11.11 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The GSX-8R GSX-8R makes 83 PS and 78 Nm and the Daytona 660 Daytona 660 makes 93.87 bhp and 69 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹18,474 a month for the GSX-8R and ₹18,667 for the Daytona 660, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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